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Y796 FAH

2001 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

73,481 mi
Last recorded73,481 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY796 FAH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2016 73,481 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 73,096 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 70,854 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 66,754 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 63,048 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear outer sill corroding

Pass 13 Jan 2011 59,009 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 55,739 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 50,480 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 42,242 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 35,641 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 28,091 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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Y796 FAH is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2001 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 72,567 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y796 FAH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 25 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y796 FAH registered?

Y796 FAH is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 March 2001.

Is Y796 FAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y796 FAH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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